CUSTODIAN, Facilities Management & Planning, Custodial Services

CUSTODIAN, Facilities Management & Planning, Custodial Services

Category
Charles River Campus --> Custodial

Job Location
BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code
316776-509

Posted Date
2026-05-26

Salary Grade
Grade 00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type
Part-Time

Boston University is looking for customer-service oriented Custodians who are looking for opportunities to grow within a prestigious University, while making an impactful contribution to the BU community!

This is a union represented position, and is eligible for benefits, including health, dental, and retirement.

This position is part-time with opportunities to be promoted to Full-Time. Work schedules are fixed: day, evening, and night shifts are available at 24 hours/week.

Starting salary for Part Time Custodian is $22.89/hour.

Duties:

• Perform a wide variety of general cleaning duties.
• Sweep, dust, vacuum, clean and maintain floors.
• Clean bathrooms and showers.
• Remove trash from buildings.
• Change light bulbs.
• Set up and remove tables, chairs, furniture and other items for projects and events.
• Perform snow and ice removal, shovel and use snow removal equipment.
• Follow safety precautions and department policies.

Required Skills

Please attach a resume to be considered.

Minimum requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Use chemicals and equipment necessary to perform custodial duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders for cleaning and changing light bulbs.
• Ability to work independently or in a group.
• Assist with snow removal.
• Stairs and ladders.

Preferred requirements:

• Experience operating ice-making machinery as needed.
• Experience snow shoveling or operating snow blowers and other snow/ice removal equipment as needed.
• Experience maintaining all floor surfaces, including wood, tile, vct, carpet, etc. using all appropriate custodial equipment.